Director Manufacturing, Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Swindon, UK

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director, Manufacturing, Sciences and Technology (MS&T) Swindon, UK
Your team will provide essential technical and scientific support to evaluate technical compliance activities such as Deviations, Change Controls, Customer Complaints, and CAPAs. Moreover, you will have a vital responsibility in improving the team’s technical capability and promoting work behaviors that drive success to ensure reliable production output.
To excel in this role, you will need to have extensive technical expertise in aseptic manufacturing, EH&S, CQV, Quality-by-Design, and the resolution of technical issues. Your broad knowledge of all aspects of sterile manufacturing is crucial for both sterile liquid and freeze-dried products under RABs and isolators.
As a team-oriented and influential leader, you will apply your strong work ethic to nurture collaboration both on-site and within the wider network. Your ability to work optimally with different departments, including Operations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Supply Chain, Business Management, and Technical Transfer, will be essential for achieving success.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Equivalent experience in engineering, science, or a related field will also be considered, in addition to a Master’s degree or PhD.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant Maintenance and Capex project experience, with a demonstrated ability to lead large CAPEX projects, Equipment Reliability, Sustainability, and CQV.
• Minimum of 7 years of people management experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Sterile Manufacturing processes.
• Good understanding of the drug product development process.
• Experience in technical transfer activities in the commercial space.
• Risk-based approach and ability to anticipate and resolve issues.
• Strong sense of responsibility and personal accountability.
• Excellent leadership and networking skills.
• Proven track record in growing, developing, and mentoring technical individuals.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide clear direction.

• Encourage collaboration and proactive behavior within the team. This will help maintain reliable and efficient equipment operation, resolve problems swiftly, and improve processes continuously.
• Lead a team of Process Engineers, Project Engineers, and Project Managers to provide support for projects at all stages of the product life cycle.
• Engage and influence key individuals at all levels to implement initiatives for managing change.
• Deliver key elements of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including project budget, Design Of Experiments, User Requirement Specification, conceptual and basic design, equipment selection, project management services, project schedule, vendor oversight, and Commissioning Qualification and Validation (CQV) protocols.
• Introduce adequate Vision System to support filling, packaging, and serialization processes, as well as automatic Visual Inspection technology for sterile liquid filled and lyophilized products.
• Develop Digital Performance Management tools and dashboards for real-time performance monitoring, Practical Process Improvement (PPI), and proactive maintenance intervention.